Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.
Honestly, mate, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the Haifa region. The Reef (Haifa) has got a bit of swell bumping through now and then, but the conditions are just never coming together for a proper surf. The water is sitting at 82°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable just floating around, but don’t expect any waves worth paddling for.
Starting off, Tuesday the 14th sees a tiny 2ft WNW swell at 6 seconds, but with a cross-shore breeze, it’s just messy. That weak energy (30) is nothing to get excited about. Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 3ft and a bit more period at 8 seconds, but still poor with a cross-shore wind. The whole first week, right through to Monday the 21st, is a write-off. Swell stays below 3ft, winds are mostly onshore or cross, and the combined energy never gets above 102. It’s all “poor surf conditions” in the data.
We get a slight pulse on Friday the 24th, with a 5ft WNW swell and a period of 9 seconds. That’s the biggest we’ll see, and the energy jumps to 333, which is a moderate push. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, and it’s described as “fairly choppy.” For a beginner spot like The Reef, 5ft is getting a bit much for the less experienced, and with the bumpy surface, it’s not going to be the clean, lined-up wave you’d want. The swell direction is WNW, but the optimum for this break is W, so it’s a bit off. The period is still short at 9 seconds, so it’s not a proper groundswell.
After that, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th drop back to 3ft with onshore winds, and the energy falls off. The rest of the run into the end of the month is a slow fade, with tiny 2ft surf and nothing but onshore or cross-onshore breezes.
The only real standout window is Friday the 24th morning, but even then, it’s a stretch. It’s not a day for beginners, and the chop will make it a battle. For a more experienced surfer, it’s the only time you might get a couple of fun ones, but it’s a “make the most of it” situation, not a world-class day. The rest of the 16 days? A long dry spell. If you’re not in a rush, wait for the next forecast to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 36 | 50 | 75 | 73 | 119 | 102 | 67 | 35 | 20 | 45 | 30 | 40 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:49AM0.41m | 11:40PM0.32m | 11:30AM0.42m | 00:17AM0.33m | 12:09PM0.41m | 00:53AM0.33m | 12:47PM0.39m | 1:28AM0.32m | 1:24PM0.36m | 2:03AM0.31m | 2:01PM0.32m | 2:41AM0.30m | 2:40PM0.28m | 3:24AM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM-0.01m | 5:16AM0.07m | 6:08PM-0.01m | 6:44PM0.00m | 6:36AM0.07m | 7:18PM0.02m | 7:16AM0.08m | 7:50PM0.05m | 7:57AM0.10m | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:44AM0.12m | 8:54PM0.11m | |||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 30 | — | 50 | 75 | 73 | 119 | 102 | 67 | 35 | 20 | — | 30 | 40 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 17 | — | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1572 | 3776 | 2 | 2 | 3797 | 3 | 4 | 3831 | 80 | 272 | 3797 | 1058 | 2 | 3630 | 152 | 2228 | 3517 | 2228 | 2206 | 2228 | 1481 |
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